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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Rat race

A) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it B) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals
C) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power D) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlesly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The old owl will listen to the squirrel's problems, patiently.

A) The squirrel's problems shall be listened patiently by the old owl. B) The squarrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl.
C) The squirrel's problems would be listened patiently by the old owl. D) The squirrels problems should be listened patiently by the old owl.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The squarrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

"I always keep a tin of biscuits in my room, girls."

A) The matron said that she always keeps a tin of biscuits in her room. B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
C) The matron told the girls that she would always keep a tin of biscuits in her room. D) The matron told the girls that she had kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.

Problem-solving, decision making and conflict (1)/ resolution are all important processes (2)/ to developing good moral character. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The speeding car knocked down the pedestrian.

 

A) The car which was speeding has knocked down the pedestrian. B) The pedestrian was knocked down by the speeding car.
C) The pedestrian was being knocked down by the car which was speeding. D) Knocking down of the pedestrian has been done by the speeding car.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The pedestrian was knocked down by the speeding car.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Keep at bay

 

A) Keep your loved ones protected even when they are faced with problems B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems
C) Hide your precious stuff D) Be alert at all times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: Superstitions mean an irrational belief in or notion of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, or the like.
Q: This is a universal phenomenon cutting across caste, communal, and even national boundaries.
R: All over the globe, people have superstitions, although the superstitions may vary from country to country or from region to region.
S: Nor does education drives away superstitions completely.

 

A) PQRS B) SQRP
C) QRPS D) RPSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PQRS

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: He wanted to do something to deliver the humanity from all such misery. He reflected on this problem for long.
Q: Siddhartha was greatly touched as he saw an old man, a sick man and a dead body.
R: At last on hearing some words from the mouth of a hermit which encouraged him to renounce the world, he decided to leave the palace and go into the forest for
meditation.
S: Before going, he had a lasting glance on his beloved wife Yashodhra and son, Rahul, who were enjoying a sound sleep at midnight.

 

A) PRSQ B) RPQS
C) PQRS D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QPRS

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